Is Small Business Saturday for Hype or for Real?Is Small Business Saturday for Hype or for Real?

Is Small Business Saturday for Hype or for Real?

When American Express announced its very first Small Business Saturday back in 2010, I, for one, didn't think much of…

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14 Things I’ve Learned About Working at Home14 Things I’ve Learned About Working at Home

14 Things I’ve Learned About Working at Home

This year will be the 14th year that I've officially been working from home. In fact, not only have I…

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What Type of Liability Insurance Do Sole Proprietors Need?What Type of Liability Insurance Do Sole Proprietors Need?

What Type of Liability Insurance Do Sole Proprietors Need?

As most small business owners will tell you, some form of liability coverage is required if you want to protect…

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How Long Does It Take to Develop a Strategic Plan?How Long Does It Take to Develop a Strategic Plan?

How Long Does It Take to Develop a Strategic Plan?

There's not a simple answer when it comes to figuring out how long it takes to create a strategic plan…

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Are There Rules for Sending Small Business Newsletters?Are There Rules for Sending Small Business Newsletters?

Are There Rules for Sending Small Business Newsletters?

While the majority of advertising is currently being geared towards social media platforms, email marketing campaigns continue to play a…

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What Are the Assets on a Balance Sheet?What Are the Assets on a Balance Sheet?

What Are the Assets on a Balance Sheet?

Your small business's assets are a key indicator of its value to both you and investors. Not sure where your…

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How Much is Too Much For Meal and Travel Expenses?How Much is Too Much For Meal and Travel Expenses?

How Much is Too Much For Meal and Travel Expenses?

From train tickets to restaurant bills, your employees are bound to incur a number of expenses when they travel for…

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5 Things I’ve Learned About Dealing With Difficult Employees5 Things I’ve Learned About Dealing With Difficult Employees

5 Things I’ve Learned About Dealing With Difficult Employees

It’s a bit inevitable, isn’t it? As a small business employee knows all too well that hiring employees is a…

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Three Business Communication Mistakes That Drive Me CrazyThree Business Communication Mistakes That Drive Me Crazy

Three Business Communication Mistakes That Drive Me Crazy

When you've been running a small business for more than two decades like I have, you've probably seen a lot…

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Are You Worn Down From Running Your Small Business? Here’s How to Take It to the Next LevelAre You Worn Down From Running Your Small Business? Here’s How to Take It to the Next Level

Are You Worn Down From Running Your Small Business? Here’s How to Take It to the Next Level

No matter how passionate you are about your small business, there will inevitably be times when you feel drained and…

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